This dataset is a market activity dataset, representing a combination of provincial markets forHematite concentrate within the southwestern region of China, namely the Hematite concentrate market group of the southwestern region. Transportation losses, transportation vehicles, and transportation infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are included in the respective provincial market datasets. The southwestern region of China includes: Chongqing, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, and Tibet. Data sources include the Year Book of China Transportation & Communications, China Energy Statistical Yearbook,China Statistical Yearbook, and the General Administration of Customs customs statistical data.