This dataset is a market activity dataset, representing a combination of provincial markets for iron ore within the South China region, which forms the South China regions iron ore market group. Transport losses, modes of transport, and transport infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are included in the individual provincial market datasets. South China includes: Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan. Data sources include the Year Book of China Transportation & Communications, China Energy Statistical Yearbook,China Statistical Yearbook, and customs statistics from the General Administration of Customs, etc.