This dataset is a market activity dataset, covering the average transport distance for the medium coal market in the southwestern region. In China, Coal is mainly transported by railway, waterway, and road. Average coal transport losses are also included. Data reference sources include the Year Book of China Transportation & Communications, China Energy Statistical Yearbook,Chongqing Statistical Yearbook,Sichuan Statistical Yearbook,Yunnan Statistical Yearbook, and the General Administration of Customs statistical data, etc.