This dataset is a market activity dataset, representing a combination of provincial magnetite ore markets within the Northwest region of China, that is, the Northwest regions magnetite ore market group. Transport losses, transport vehicles, and transport infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are included in the respective provincial market datasets. The Northwest region of China includes: Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, and Xinjiang. Data reference sources include the Year Book of China Transportation & Communications, China Energy Statistical Yearbook,China Statistical Yearbook, and the General Administration of Customs statistical data, etc.