This dataset is a market activity dataset, combining the provincial markets of magnetite ore within the Central China region, which forms the magnetite ore market group of Central China. Transportation losses, means of transportation, and transportation infrastructure are not included in this dataset, they are included in the respective provincial market datasets. The Central China region includes: Henan, Hunan, and Hubei. Data reference sources include the Year Book of China Transportation & Communications, China Energy Statistics Yearbook, China Statistical Yearbook, and General Administration of Customs statistical data, etc.