This dataset is a market activity dataset, covering the average transport distance of the coal market in the southwestern region. In China, coal is mainly transported by railway, waterway, and road. The average coal transport loss is also included. Data reference sources include the Yearbook of Chinas Transportation, China Energy Statistics Yearbook, Chongqing Statistics Yearbook, Sichuan Statistics Yearbook, Yunnan Statistics Yearbook, Guizhou Statistics Yearbook, Tibet Statistics Yearbook, and General Administration of Customs statistical data, etc.