This dataset is a market activity dataset, combining the provincial markets of magnetite ore in the South China region, hence forming the South China regions magnetite ore market group. Transport losses, transport vehicles, and transport infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are included in the respective provincial market datasets. South China includes Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan. Data reference sources include the China Transport Yearbook, China Energy Statistics Yearbook, China Statistical Yearbook, and General Administration of Customs statistical data, etc.