This dataset is a market activity dataset that covers the average transport distance of the premium coal market in the Central China region. In China, Coal is mainly transported by railway, waterway, and road. The average coal transport loss is also included. Data reference sources include the Year Book of China Transportation & Communications, China Energy Statistical Yearbook,Henan Statistical Yearbook,Hubei Statistical Yearbook,Hunan Statistical Yearbook, and the General Administration of Customs statistical data, etc.