This dataset is a market activity dataset covering the average transportation distance of coal in the Central 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, Henan Statistical Yearbook, Hubei Statistical Yearbook, Hunan Statistical Yearbook, and customs statistics from the General Administration of Customs.