This dataset is a market activity dataset, combining the provincial markets of magnetite ore within the northeast region of China, hence forming the northeast regions magnetite ore market group. Transportation loss, means of transportation, and transport infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are included in the provincial market datasets. The northeast region of China includes: Liaoning, Jilin, and Heilongjiang. Data reference sources include the Year Book of China Transportation & Communications, China Energy Statistical Yearbook,China Statistical Yearbook, and General Administration of Customs statistical data, etc.