Dominican imports for 2007 increased by US$2.7 billion for a total of RD$10,353,955,609. This is 35% more than in 2006, according to figures released by the Customs Department (DGA). The DGA report says that the increase in exports highlights the dynamism of the Dominican economy in 2007. In 2003 the DR imported US$4.38 billion, and US$4.77 billion in 2004, for a 9% increase. In 2005 the total imported volume equaled US$7.24 million and in 2006 imports increased only slightly, totaling US$7.67 billion.