This dataset is a market activity dataset, covering the average transport distance of raw coal in the East China 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 Year Book of China Transportation & Communications, China Energy Statistics Yearbook, Jiangsu Statistical Yearbook, Zhejiang Statistical Yearbook, Anhui Statistical Yearbook, Fujian Statistical Yearbook, Jiangxi Statistical Yearbook, Shandong Statistical Yearbook, and the General Administration of Customs Statistics and other data.