This dataset is a market activity dataset, representing a compilation of provincial 'magnetite concentrate' markets within the North China region of China, forming the North China regional 'magnetite concentrate' market group. Transportation losses, transport vehicles, and transportation infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are contained within the respective provincial market datasets. The North China region of China includes: Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shanxi, and Inner Mongolia. Data sources include the China Communications Yearbook, China Energy Statistical Yearbook, China Statistical Yearbook, and customs statistics from the General Administration of Customs.