This dataset is a market activity dataset, combining the provincial markets of magnetite concentrate within the Northwest region of China, which forms the Northwest regions magnetite concentrate market group. Transportation losses, means of transport, and transport infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are included in the individual provincial market datasets. The Northwest region of China includes: Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, and Xinjiang. Data reference sources include the Year Book of China Transportation & Communications, China Energy Statistics Yearbook, China Statistical Yearbook, and the General Administration of Customs statistical data, etc.