This dataset is a market activity dataset, covering the average transport distance for the medium coal market in the East China region. In China, coal is mainly transported by railway, waterway, and road. The average coal transport losses are also included. The data sources include the Year Book of China Transportation & Communications, China Energy Statistics Yearbook, Jiangsu Statistical Yearbook, Zhejiang Statistical Yearbook, Anhui Statistical Yearbook, Jiangxi Statistical Yearbook, and the General Administration of Customs statistical data, etc.