This dataset is a market activity dataset, covering the average transport distance in the coal market of Central China. In China, coal is mainly transported by railway, waterway, and road. The average coal transport losses are also included. Data reference sources include the Year Book of China Transportation & Communications, China Energy Statistics Yearbook, Henan Statistical Yearbook, Hubei Statistical Yearbook, Hunan Statistical Yearbook, and the General Administration of Customs statistical data, etc.