This dataset is a market activity dataset covering the average transportation distance of coal in the East China region's coal market. In China, coal is mainly transported via railway, waterway, and highway. Average coal transportation losses are also included. Data sources include the China Communications Yearbook, China Energy Statistical Yearbook, Shandong Statistical Yearbook, Fujian Statistical Yearbook, Jiangsu Statistical Yearbook, Zhejiang Statistical Yearbook, Anhui Statistical Yearbook, Jiangxi Statistical Yearbook, and customs statistics from the General Administration of Customs.