This dataset is a market activity dataset, combining provincial markets of magnetite concentratewithin the Northeast region of China, i.e., the magnetite concentrate market group of the Northeast region. Transportation losses, transport vehicles, 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 sources include the Year Book of China Transportation & Communications, China Energy Statistics Yearbook, China Statistical Yearbook, and the General Administration of Customs of the Peoples Republic of Chinas customs statistical data, etc.