This dataset is a market activity dataset, covering the average transportation distance for coal in the southwestern 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, Chongqing Statistical Yearbook, Sichuan Statistical Yearbook, Yunnan Statistical Yearbook, Guizhou Statistical Yearbook, Xizang Statistical Yearbook, and customs statistics from the General Administration of Customs.