This dataset is a market activity dataset that covers the average transport distance of premium thermal coal markets in the northwestern region. In China, coal is mainly transported by railway, waterway, and road. Average coal transport losses are also included. Data reference sources include the Year Book of China Transportation & Communications, China Energy Statistical Yearbook,Shaanxi Province Statistical Yearbook,Ningxia Province Statistical Yearbook,Gansu Province Statistical Yearbook,Qinghai Province Statistical Yearbook,Xinjiang Province Statistical Yearbook and the General Administration of Customs statistical data, etc.