This dataset is a market activity dataset, combining provincial markets ofHematite concentrate within the Northwest region of China, i.e., the market group ofHematite concentrate in the Northwest region. Transport losses, transport vehicles, and transport infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are contained in the provincial market datasets. The Northwest region of China includes: Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, and Xinjiang. Data reference sources include the Year Book of China Transportation & Communications, China Energy Statistics Yearbook, China Statistical Yearbook, and General Administration of Customs statistical data, etc.