This dataset is a market activity dataset, representing a combination of provincialHematite concentrate markets within the North China region, i.e., the North China regionalHematite concentrate market group. Transportation losses, means of transport, and transport infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are included in the provincial market datasets. The North China region includes: Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shanxi, and Inner Mongolia. Data sources include the Year Book of China Transportation & Communications, China Energy Statistical Yearbook,China Statistical Yearbook, and General Administration of Customs statistical data, etc.