This dataset is a market activity dataset covering the average transportation distance of raw coal in the Northwest region. In China, coal is mainly transported by railway, waterway, and highway. Average coal transportation losses are also included. Data sources include the China Transportation Yearbook, China Energy Statistical Yearbook, Shaanxi Statistical Yearbook, Gansu Statistical Yearbook, Qinghai Statistical Yearbook, Ningxia Statistical Yearbook, Xinjiang Statistical Yearbook, and customs statistics from the General Administration of Customs.