This dataset is a market activity dataset, representing a combination of provincial "specular hematite ore" markets within the East China region of China, forming the "specular hematite ore" market group for East China. Transportation losses, transportation means, and transportation infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are covered in the respective provincial market datasets. The East China region of China includes: Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Fujian, Jiangxi, and Shandong. Data sources include the "China Communications Yearbook," "China Energy Statistics Yearbook," "China Statistical Yearbook," and customs statistics from the General Administration of Customs.