This dataset is a market activity dataset, covering the average transport distance of raw coal in the Northwest region. In China, Coal is mainly transported by railway, waterway, and road. The average coal transportation loss is also included. Data reference sources include the Year Book of China Transportation & Communications, China Energy Statistics Yearbook, Shaanxi Statistical Yearbook, Gansu Statistical Yearbook, Qinghai Statistical Yearbook, Ningxia Statistical Yearbook, Xinjiang Statistical Yearbook, and General Administration of Customs statistical data, etc.